James Julyan v Vospers Ltd & Anor
Mr Julyan and Mrs Julyan were tenants in common, each owning 50% of the Toyota. Mrs Julyan had no authority to sell Mr Julyan's share. Vospers was not protected by sections 23 or 25 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979, nor by any conduct of Mr Julyan. Vospers committed conversion of Mr Julyan's 50% share and is liable for damages equal to half the market value of the car plus proven consequential loss.
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- Conversion
- Negligence
- Co-ownership of chattels
- Sale of goods act
- Authority to sell
- Remedies for conversion